Looking for some healthy and protein-dense options, but stuck between what to choose, either ground beef or steak?

Here is a quick guide that can help you make better decisions.

Both steak and ground beef are rich in protein. Yet, when it comes to the nutritional facts, there is a remarkable difference between the two.

So, dive into the nutritional facts of both the available options. This comparison is between 100g of each option, in cooked form.

Comparison between the nutritional value of  ground beef and  steak 

Calories

The steak contains 271 calories. On the other hand, ground beef has 241 calories.

Protein

Steak has 25g of protein, but ground beef has slightly less, at 24g. But both are great sources of protein.

Fats availability 

Although both primarily contain monounsaturated fats but comparitely steak has 19g of fats, but beef has only 15.4g.

Carbohydrates 

Here is the good news: both ground beef and steak contain almost negligible amounts of carbs.

Vitamins

Although all the essential vitamins are present in both, one contains a higher amount than the other. Steak is richer in Vitamins A, D, B1, B2, B3, and B6, while ground beef contains more folates, vitamins B12 and K.

Minerals

Ground beef and steak both fall under the red meat category, and red meat is rich in minerals. They both contain a good amount of iron, zinc, selenium, and phosphorus. But, steak is slightly richer in magnesium, zinc, and selenium. Otherwise, all other minerals are almostthe same.

Now, let's look at the healthy option to cook and eat both protein sources.

Healthy recipes to try

Grilled steaks with kale pesto

Grill some garlic and salt-marinated steak until it is tender and juicy. Topped it with some freshly made kale-basil pesto made with walnuts, cheese, and olive oil. The delicious and healthy recipes are ready within 30 minutes.

Healthy beef lasagna with spinach and basil

This beef lasagna with spinach and basil is a very light, heathy and protein-rich meal made with baked lean beef, fresh basil and spinach, and boiled whole-wheat noodles. Layer all the items with low-fat cheese and bake until a rich flavor develops.

Bottomline

Both ground beef and steak provide a strong nutritional value, but which one to choose depends entirely on the individual's choice and needs. Steak offers more minerals and healthy fats, while beef provides higher B12.

So, which one do you choose, ground beef or steak?

Written by

Supradeep Dutta

Edited by

Joyita Das